Prices & Deadlines
Rates
Our fees are based on the child’s age. Siblings are eligible for reduced fees. The monthly fee is calculated by multiplying the daily rate by a factor of 4.3333 (52 weeks / 12 months).
Children aged 3 to 18 months
Regular:
- Full day CHF 162.–
- Half a day CHF 118.–
Siblings:
- Full day CHF 146.–
- Half a day CHF 112.–
Children aged 19 months and over
Regular:
- Full day CHF 149.–
- Half a day CHF 108.–
Siblings:
- Full day CHF 133.–
- Half a day CHF 102.–
Calculation examples
2 full days per week, 3–18 months:
CHF 162 × 2 × 4.33 = approx. CHF 1,403 per month
plus additional costs when attending
3 full days a week, from 19 months:
CHF 149 × 3 × 4.33 = approx. CHF 1,936 per month
plus additional charges when the child is present
5 full days a week, from 19 months:
CHF 149 × 5 × 4.33 = approx. CHF 3,226 per month
plus additional charges when the child is present
Childcare hours
Full day: 7.00 am – 6.30 pm
Half a day: 7.00 am – 2.00 pm
Minimum level of care:
2 full days or 3 half-days a week.
Additional costs & charges
Additional costs (meals, toiletries, excursions):
CHF 10.– per day
These will only be charged for days when the child is actually present (not in the event of illness or holidays).
Admission fee (upon signing the contract):
CHF 200.–
Entry fee (upon signing the contract):
CHF 2,000.–
Once the admission fee has been paid, the place is considered definitively reserved and the care contract comes into force.
Admission fee – why?
As a childcare centre, we are keen to establish as long-term a care relationship as possible. The enrolment fee is non-refundable if you withdraw during the first year; half of the fee is refunded in the second year. If the place can be filled again or if the two-year period is completed, the fee will be refunded in full. In the event of valid reasons (change of residence, change of job, illness), the fee will be refunded immediately upon presentation of supporting evidence.
Absences
Childcare fees are charged even on days when a child is absent due to holidays or illness, as the place cannot be filled by another child. Ancillary costs are not charged on these days.
Termination
The notice period is four months, to the end of a month. Care must be paid for until the date of leaving, even if care is no longer required.
Municipal subsidies
We have subsidised childcare places available. Parents must submit an application to the City of Zurich’s Social Services Department. Once you have received your final subsidy rate, you can contact us to enquire whether we still have any subsidised places available.
Important: The Ringelrosen Children’s Centre only accepts applications for subsidised places with a maximum subsidy rate of 80 per cent.